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FSL KINGS said:
Gibson for Moore, Ducks retain & make salaries match?

Who's down!

Those of you who raised a hand, raise the other if you've been celebrating!!!!
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Hurting the depth unfortunately. A trade that makes a hole to fill another.

KingsHockey24 said:
Welp. I'm convinced this is the end of Rob Blakes moves this Summer.

D- grade.
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We'll see at the end of the upcoming season if you're right.
 
deaderhead28 said:
Hurting the depth unfortunately. A trade that makes a hole to fill another.


We'll see at the end of the upcoming season if you're right.
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I don't think it'll take that long.

By month #2 our goaltending issues will be noticeable. Also if 25 games into the season and Quinton Byfield only has 4 points it might be safe to say he's a bust.
 
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johnjm22 said:
Lizotte is well liked by the coaching staff. I doubt he gets moved.

He had a terrible playoffs, but was playing through back spasms. He's shown that he can be a good 4C.

Kings will likely make paper transactions with their waiver exempt players to get cap compliant. They'll have a 21 man roster for some home games I'm guessing.

I know Johnny wants a big physical winger, and so do I, but I just don't think it's going to happen. If it does it will likely be around the TDL.

Should have moved Arvidsson IMO.
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He doesn’t cut it as a center of any kind come playoff time where the physicality gets turned up more notches than he’s able to handle. We still need size, I wouldn’t be surprised if we make a trade with Arizona for Bjugstad or a dream come true would be adding a Adam Lowry type of C.. I was hoping Helenius could be that but he’s a few seasons away as a best case

FSL KINGS said:
Gibson for Moore, Ducks retain & make salaries match?

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Those of you who raised a hand, raise the other if you've been celebrating!!!!
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sure and then the Danault line sucks f***en ass! The duo that make that line happen is TM & PD, need proof of that then just rewatch the games Moore missed to see just how important he is
 
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Less than 100 days to season opener! Hope springs eternal, except here. Reading the posts here, I expect the Kings to be a lottery team. I just don’t see it. It might take a little time for the defense to gel, with Clarke and Spence working their way into the rotation. Unless we’re hit with some significant injuries, the forwards should be fine. i doubt that Copley will replicate last season, but considering how bad Cal & JQ were in the first third of the season and we still made the playoffs, he doesn’t need to. Talbot played on a bad Ottawa team and was 17-14-2. Not Vezina level, but not too bad. I expect him to improve on that win pct with LA.

So, enjoy the ride guys. It could get bumpy, but I feel we’ll be fine.
 
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Sleeping Dog said:
Less than 100 days to season opener! Hope springs eternal, except here. Reading the posts here, I expect the Kings to be a lottery team. I just don’t see it. It might take a little time for the defense to gel, with Clarke and Spence working their way into the rotation. Unless we’re hit with some significant injuries, the forwards should be fine. i doubt that Copley will replicate last season, but considering how bad Cal & JQ were in the first third of the season and we still made the playoffs, he doesn’t need to. Talbot played on a bad Ottawa team and was 17-14-2. Not Vezina level, but not too bad. I expect him to improve on that win pct with LA.

So, enjoy the ride guys. It could get bumpy, but I feel we’ll be fine.
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I expect LA to be top 3 in the division, but not sure if they have made enough strides to be more than a middle of the pack team. Goaltending is my major concern.

Looking at the divsion I think Vegas will take a step back as far as regular season success, Edmonton will still be a powerhouse. Calgary is TBD, I think Seattle takes a step back but is a playoff team, Vancouver, Anaheim and San Jose are all outside.
 
kings11 said:
He doesn’t cut it as a center of any kind come playoff time where the physicality gets turned up more notches than he’s able to handle. We still need size, I wouldn’t be surprised if we make a trade with Arizona for Bjugstad or a dream come true would be adding a Adam Lowry type of C.. I was hoping Helenius could be that but he’s a few seasons away as a best case
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I liked the Idea of Bjugstad as a UFA. He's a right shot, and also plays RW. Give us some flexibility since he can play center. If Lizotte's size is an issue (I doubt it is), like you guys think, Kopitar/PLD/Danault/Bjugstad down the middle would be a HEAVY center group.

But again, probably would have had to move Arvidisson to make it happen. Which I would have been in favor of.

Considering he just signed in AZ, I doubt they're looking to move him.
 
YP44 said:
I expect LA to be top 3 in the division, but not sure if they have made enough strides to be more than a middle of the pack team. Goaltending is my major concern.

Looking at the divsion I think Vegas will take a step back as far as regular season success, Edmonton will still be a powerhouse. Calgary is TBD, I think Seattle takes a step back but is a playoff team, Vancouver, Anaheim and San Jose are all outside.
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Van owns us and a healthy demko is worth points, plus they've added to their back end with Soucy and Cole

Edmonton
VGK top two seeds

LAK
Seattle
Vancouver
Calgary 4 teams fighting for last spot and wild card, 3 spots

Anaheim
San Jose

It's not THAT far fetched a world in which the Kings blackhole. Calgary calls up Wolf and he goes nuclear, Demko is back to normal as is EP/Miller, etc.
 
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johnjm22 said:
I liked the Idea of Bjugstad as a UFA. He's a right shot, and also plays RW. Give us some flexibility since he can play center. If Lizotte's size is an issue (I doubt it is), like you guys think, Kopitar/PLD/Danault/Bjugstad down the middle would be a HEAVY center group.

But again, probably would have had to move Arvidisson to make it happen. Which I would have been in favor of.

Considering he just signed in AZ, I doubt they're looking to move him.
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Me personally, I’d be ok moving Arvy to get bigger on the fourth line but that’ll likely happen at the TDL.
I think our biggest worry even over the 4th line is whether or not Copley continues with this play. I don’t think he will and Talbot will need to be played much more than anticipated
 
Raccoon Jesus said:
Van owns us and a healthy demko is worth points, plus they've added to their back end with Soucy and Cole

Edmonton
VGK top two seeds

LAK
Seattle
Vancouver
Calgary 4 teams fighting for last spot and wild card, 3 spots

Anaheim
San Jose

It's not THAT far fetched a world in which the Kings blackhole. Calgary calls up Wolf and he goes nuclear, Demko is back to normal as is EP/Miller, etc.
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Calgary need to rebuild and they’ll probably be worse next season as they probably move their guys at the TDL
Vancouver might put up a fight but it’ll be a short one, that’s also assuming they don’t move Demko

The Pacific will have the
Kings
Oilers
VGK
Seattle
All in the playoffs again
 
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I think we’ll be in a serious fight for a WC spot - with a very real chance we lose that fight and end up in the back end of the lottery.

A lot is going to need to go right to match this past year. Health/injuries (due to serious lack of depth), goalie magic, Kopi staying very productive at his age, production from QB/AK, #3 LHD & RHD spots.
 
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kings11 said:
Me personally, I’d be ok moving Arvy to get bigger on the fourth line but that’ll likely happen at the TDL.
I think our biggest worry even over the 4th line is whether or not Copley continues with this play. I don’t think he will and Talbot will need to be played much more than anticipated
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My concern is that coaching/management loves Lewis so much that they won't bench him, or look to upgrade, even if Lewis isn't playing well.

I'm actually not concerned about Copely. His SV% was right in line with his career average. (That said, we could still use an upgrade in goal).

I think both 4th line wings are still a concern. Can Grundstrom finally show some level of consistency? Trevor Lewis turns 37 this season. How much defensive prowess does his still have? Because that's the only attribute he brings. He's not big or gritty. Brings nothing offensively. Can't win a FO.
 
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Sleeping Dog said:
Less than 100 days to season opener! Hope springs eternal, except here. Reading the posts here, I expect the Kings to be a lottery team. I just don’t see it. It might take a little time for the defense to gel, with Clarke and Spence working their way into the rotation. Unless we’re hit with some significant injuries, the forwards should be fine. i doubt that Copley will replicate last season, but considering how bad Cal & JQ were in the first third of the season and we still made the playoffs, he doesn’t need to. Talbot played on a bad Ottawa team and was 17-14-2. Not Vezina level, but not too bad. I expect him to improve on that win pct with LA.

So, enjoy the ride guys. It could get bumpy, but I feel we’ll be fine.
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Talbot was actively losing us games and nearly lost us games where we had to bail him out later on.
 
johnjm22 said:
My concern is that coaching/management loves Lewis so much that they won't bench him, or look to upgrade, even if Lewis isn't playing well.

I'm actually not concerned about Copely. His SV% was right in line with his career average. (That said, we could still use an upgrade in goal).

I think both 4th line wings are still a concern. Can Grundstrom finally show some level of consistency? Trevor Lewis turns 37 this season. How much defensive prowess does his still have? Because that's the only attribute he brings. He's not big or gritty. Brings nothing offensively. Can't win a FO.
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Lewis will be our new Edler.
 
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aceofpace said:
Lewis will be our new Edler.
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Lewis is levels better than Edler even at this stage in his career. The guy will provide exactly what we need in defense, cycling, forecheck and PK. So what exactly then makes him our new Edler? I keep hearing that but no one is providing any f***en proof?? Anyone??
 
kings11 said:
Lewis is levels better than Edler even at this stage in his career. The guy will provide exactly what we need in defense, cycling, forecheck and PK. So what exactly then makes him our new Edler? I keep hearing that but no one is providing any f***en proof?? Anyone??
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When Edler was signed people mentioned the things he supposedly did well too. His first year he did many things well, his 2nd year he was sub-replacement level.

I’m kind of indifferent to the Lewis signing, but anytime you sign a 36-37 year old player there is major risk that they are no longer an NHL player, and there can be big changes year to year for old players. We will see come camp.
 
Herby said:
When Edler was signed people mentioned the things he supposedly did well too. His first year he did many things well, his 2nd year he was sub-replacement level.

I’m kind of indifferent to the Lewis signing, but anytime you sign a 36-37 year old player there is major risk that they are no longer an NHL player, and there can be big changes year to year for old players. We will see come camp.
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Right but let’s not forget Edler broke his ankle/leg, I can’t remember and wasn’t the same.. they rushed him for the playoffs and obviously that didn’t help and we were fielding a bunch of kids. Our forward corps is in better shape minus the cap crunch
 
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Durzi called.
He wants the whipping post and rope you guys got him back.
He also said Lewis does not have permission to use it.
 
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